Deadlines & A Today Reflection

 I think I have come to an understanding with myself about my own self projects and deadlines.  I won’t give my own projects any deadlines.  If they are meant to come to fruition, they will be completed when the time is right.  And if my time is well spent, I will be satisfied with the fruits of my own journey.  I think during our time here on earth, we do our very best just by always desiring and striving to move forward in a positive direction.  It is all we have to give and all that is necessary. We shouldn’t worry about what we can’t or perhaps will never achieve like, uh, maybe reading a 1000 books in one’s bookcases.  Or anything at all.  The fruits of our lives will add up to a far greater bounty than we might imagine, if we have spent our lives trying our best and desiring and seeking to be our best version of ourselves.  This is my reflection today.  When my thoughts commandeer my attention, I listen.  They are my magic thoughts and the most amazing ones to listen to.

Oh boy, if I want to spend time surrounded by and immersing myself in my book collections, I will be experiencing some real Texas summer.  Well, only with a strong fan blowing in my face and icy drinks.  What kind of Texan does that make me?  A climate challenged northern transplant, I guess.  I think I can hear my brother in my head saying, “You are not a Texan!”. 😂 I may not have fully appreciated my brother during childhood, but he is definitely a brother to be proud of and we have known each other a very long time. 😂  I am the old lady sibling.  I think my brother likes the fact that no matter how old he gets, I will always have him beat by three years. 😂